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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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